by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a computer information systems degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find where computer information systems graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose computer information systems graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked The University Of Alabama the top school for computer information systems graduate earnings in Alabama. The University Of Alabama is a public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. After graduating, computer information systems degree recipients from The University Of Alabama typically earn about $102,009 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Jefferson State Community College, which ranked #2. Jefferson State Community College is a public school located in the city of Birmingham. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,123.
Strong graduate earnings at Auburn University earned it the #3 place for computer information systems. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Auburn University earn a median of about $104,342 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in computer information systems will find them at Athens State University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Athens State University make a median of around $90,135 per year.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of Alabama At Birmingham make a median of around $101,625 per year.
Strayer University Alabama ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Birmingham, Strayer University Alabama is a private for-profit institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Strayer University Alabama make a median of around $83,581 per year.
Alabama A And M University came in at #7 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Normal, Alabama A And M University is a public institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $85,218.
University Of North Alabama placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. University Of North Alabama is a public school located in the city of Florence. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of North Alabama make a median of around $68,996 per year.
University Of South Alabama landed the #9 spot for computer information systems salaries this year. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from University Of South Alabama make a median of around $94,533 per year.
Columbia Southern University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the computer information systems program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,769.
Jacksonville State University came in at #11 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Jacksonville State University is a public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Jacksonville State University make a median of around $65,546 per year.
John C Calhoun State Community College earned the #12 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tanner, John C Calhoun State Community College is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from John C Calhoun State Community College make a median of around $39,872 per year.
Troy University earned the #13 position for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Troy University make a median of around $66,404 per year.
Snead State Community College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for computer information systems. Located in the town of Boaz, Snead State Community College is a public institution. Computer Information Systems graduates of Snead State Community College earn a median of about $33,121 a year early in their careers.
Auburn University At Montgomery came in at #15 for computer information systems graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a public institution. Early-career computer information systems graduates from Auburn University At Montgomery make a median of around $45,526 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries computer information systems graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 15 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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